Tennessee State Parks officials are excited about improvements coming to Burgess Falls State Park, including a new Visitor Center and aviary, although work may impact the visitor experience until it is completed.
Construction will mean much of the parking currently available at the park will be unavailable until the project is completed in 2026.
The initial phase of the project includes the construction of a new maintenance facility, which is expected to be completed this summer. The maintenance facility will house the park office until the new Visitor Center is complete. The old park office, ranger residence, and old maintenance building will be demolished to make room for the new Visitor Center.
Burgess Falls State Park experiences periods of high visitation. Visitors are asked not to park on roadsides or in non-designated areas and are encouraged to visit the park on weekdays or visit another nearby state park when crowds are large.
(Renderings Upland Design Group of Crossville, TN – submitted by Kim.Schofinski@tn.gov)
